Question. 31 (ANTOINE, September 17th, 2005): GOOD DAY, MY name is ANTOINE, I live in NASSAU BAHAMAS. I am a person who has been born, with sickal cell's . I am in good health, with
the exception of a foot ulcer. I get it treated by a good doctor. BUT I whant my foot to heal faster, what type of her
Herbalist's answer: Hi
Antoine,
Some herbalists have found that tea tree oil is very helpful in your condition by applying it to the area 3-4 times a day.
Allow 2-3 months to see improvement. Also, artemesia is an excellent herb to take internally. Follow the pac
Question. 32 (Margaret, September 17th, 2005): would like to get pregnant. could you give me some ideals of what herbs I could take . I don't want black and blue cohosh. I 'm
hearing bad things about that.
Signed, desperately trying
Herbalist's answer: Dear Margaret,
Without
knowing anything else about you, I will tell you that I have specialized in women's health since 1989, and that the most important supplement
that I have used in helping women with infertility is progesterone. In general, bec
Question. 33 (Siri A., September 14th, 2005): I did a saliva test and found my levels of Estrogen and Progesteron are super low. The ratio between them is super low too. I have
suffered depression and moodswings and irritability and confustion and anxiety for years. I have hot/cold flashing and s
Herbalist's answer: Dear
Siri,
It sounds to me that some bio-identical estrogen supplementation would be helpful to you, but I would never recommend using
that unless I knew whether you have any health history or genetic predispositions which would indicate that you
Question. 34 (serena, September 13th, 2005): What do you recomend for chronic headaches for a 14 year old girl. All neuo test have come back good.
Herbalist's answer: Dear Serena,
When did her
headaches start? Was it at the time of puberty? If so, it may be hormonal. It could be as simple as using Progesterone Cream on the days she
is not on her period. You can ask at your local health food store for a recommen
Question. 35 (Penelope, September 5th, 2005): herbs to assist with pregnacy
Herbalist's answer: Penny, are you pregnant? or do you want to get pregnant? Please re-submit. Thank you. Herbalist Team
Question. 36 (kamudem kouoh, August 31st, 2005): what advise can you give to someone who has been suffering from internal haemorrhoïd for long
Thanks in advance for your kind
answer.
God bless you.
Herbalist's answer: Kamudem, please check out our Health Center to find more information about internal Hemoroids.
We hope
you feel better soon.
Herbalist Team
Question. 37 (david, August 29th, 2005): Hi & thanks for this opportunity. Well, after 10 years of taking Ulcer & IBS medication it have taking its toll on my body & health in
many different ways, Currently & for the past 9 months I am suffering with leg pain, which gets really SEVERE when I am
Herbalist's answer: Hello,
I
will try to address your health needs which is actually difficult to do because I know so little about you.
Ginkgo Biloba is a
wonderful herb which may help your situation, but you must be sure that your blood is not too thin be
Question. 38 (michele, August 24th, 2005): i was wondering if its safe for men & woman to take 3000 mg of Arginine AKG daily?
Herbalist's answer: Hello Michele,
While some people may do well
taking 3000 mg. of Arginie a day, that dosage is inappropriate for others. For example, Arginine is not generally recommended for people who
have herpes. In taking supplements, I recommend that you look i
Question. 39 (Clareen, August 19th, 2005): I am a 2 year breast cancer survivor (0 stage) and underwent 8 weeks of radiation treatment and am now in a study taking either Tamoxifen
or Arimidex. The study is to last five years. Since I began the study (about 1 year ago) I have developed ostoporos
Herbalist's answer: Dear
Clareen,
I understand that you are looking for safe products to take in addition to your medications, but you must realize that the
drugs you are taking are well known to have side effects, but most people who take them do so out of fear - t
Question. 40 (Gloria, August 17th, 2005): Can you recommend any natural products, herbs, spices, fruits, nuts, etc., to assist me in my research of natural components in the
treatment of an "infiltrating, ductal carcenoma." This mass is very much localized in the left breast. Current meds are:
Herbalist's answer: Dear Gloria, The first and foremost recommendation that I have in your case is that you check into PolyMVA. Essiac tea and apricol kernels are two other recommendations that may be helpful to you. Your carcinoma may be fed by estrogens, and I highly re